The image shows a narrow, rocky passageway with steep, layered rock walls on either side. The perspective is from inside the passageway, looking straight down the path. The horizon is partially visible in the distance, where the passageway opens up to a broader landscape with faint hills or mountains. The rocks are textured and uneven, with layers visible, suggesting sedimentary formation. Close to us, on both sides of the path, the rock walls rise steeply. The image has a monochromatic sepia tone. There are figures within the passageway, standing to the right, giving scale to the rock walls. The sky above is clear, with no visible clouds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1869
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Dimensions
- 7614 × 5841 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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